Values Statement:
Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh is committed to fostering creativity, education, and inclusivity within the fiber arts community. Our values are rooted in the belief that fiber art has the power to communicate ideas and connect individuals across diverse backgrounds.
We uphold a strong commitment to creativity and elevating fiber as a fine art form, encouraging our members to explore and develop new and ancient techniques, ideas, and forms of artistic expression. Through our exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives, we aim to inspire both our members and the broader community to appreciate and contribute to the field of fiber art.
We are dedicated to education and professional development, providing opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration for artists of all skill levels. We believe in the importance of a supportive and inclusive environment, where everyone—regardless of sex, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability—can engage with fiber arts and our community in a meaningful way.
Our work is grounded in community engagement, offering a platform for the exchange of ideas and techniques, and encouraging open dialogue between artists, critiques, arts administrators, institutions, educators, and the public.
We are committed to responsible stewardship of resources, ensuring that all assets and funds are used to further the Guild’s mission and to provide a sustainable and positive impact on the fiber arts community.
Together, we create an environment that celebrates the rich tradition of fiber art, while nurturing new opportunities for creative expression and community growth.
Vision Statement:
The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh envisions a dynamic and inclusive community where fiber art is celebrated as a transformative form of creative expression, fostering innovation and bridging diverse cultures. We facilitate opportunities for artistic collaboration, education, and professional development, inspiring artists of all backgrounds to explore and share new techniques and ideas. Through responsible stewardship and community engagement, we aim to create lasting impact, promoting the appreciation and growth of fiber arts for generations to come.
Diversity & Inclusion:
The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh values and welcomes members of all races, ethnicities, cultures, national origins, economic status, ages, abilities, religious faiths, sexual orientations, gender identity, or gender expression, in all of its programs and activities. The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh is committed to better serving our members and the wider community by celebrating cross cultural intersections among fiber artists and makers. As an organization, we support fundamental human rights: diversity, equity and inclusion and pledge to continue to build efforts that reflect these values in our mission driven activities.